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enSomething worth fighting for: Bragging rights only boys would wanthttp://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-08-13/something-worth-fighting-bragging-rights-only-boys
<p>My boys, ages 7 and almost 5, will fight about anything. This is how it went the other day:</p>
<p>Max: Moooom! A.J.'s bragging!</p>
<p>A.J.: No, I'm not. I'm just stating a fact.</p>
<p>Max: Yes, he is.</p>
<p>Me: Max, what did A.J. say that bothers you?</p>
<p>Max: He said his breath is more powerful than my farts!</p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-08-13/something-worth-fighting-bragging-rights-only-boys#commentsLubbockOnline Blogfart humorkidsLucky MamaMon, 13 Aug 2012 13:01:56 +0000Shelly Gonzales101050 at http://lubbockonline.comLubbock and The Avalanche-Journal are difficult to leave, but I'm excited, too (Shelly Gonzales' Lucky Mama blog)http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-08-03/lubbock-and-avalanche-journal-are-difficult-leave-im
<p>It’s Greek to me, this New Testament given to me by a retired pastor.</p>
<p>Greek to everyone, actually, except for the title on the cover, which is in English. I can’t read a word – or letter, or should I call it a symbol instead of letter? – of this holy book.</p>
<p>But I’m thrilled at the opportunity to learn. I’m trying to imagine what it will feel like to read parts of the Bible in the language in which they were written. I’m in awe thinking about it.</p>
<p>First, though, I’ll start to learn Hebrew as I’m also delving into studies of the Old Testament.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-08-03/lubbock-and-avalanche-journal-are-difficult-leave-im" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-08-03/lubbock-and-avalanche-journal-are-difficult-leave-im#commentsFiled onlineLubbockOnline BlogDallasLucky MamaPerkinsSMUFri, 03 Aug 2012 20:41:50 +0000Shelly Gonzales99794 at http://lubbockonline.comOh, the anticipation of a surprise gift! (Lucky Mama blog by Shelly Gonzales)http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-07-19/oh-anticipation-surprise-gift-lucky-mama-blog-shelly
<p>As we drove out to Max’s last T-ball game, my mom told the 4-year-old she had a surprise for both our boys after the game. Max’s response was immediate:</p>
<p>“I hope it’s not hugs and kisses!”</p><p> </p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-07-19/oh-anticipation-surprise-gift-lucky-mama-blog-shelly#commentsFiled onlineLubbockOnline BlogThu, 19 Jul 2012 11:27:46 +0000Shelly Gonzales97442 at http://lubbockonline.comI think it's my turn to cuddle ... someone? ... (Lucky Mama blog by Shelly Gonzales)http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-07-18/i-think-its-my-turn-cuddle-someone-lucky-mama-blog
<p>My poor hard-working husband. Last week, Vince drove to Dallas and back, and when he got home spent the evening moving furniture into storage. He got up and worked in Levelland before going to 4-year-old Max’s T-ball game. The next day, he left the house at 4 a.m. to drive to El Paso for the rest of the whirlwind week. After he returned from El Paso, Vince and 6-year-old A.J. had this conversation at dinner:</p>
<p>Vince: Boys, I think tonight will be a night we let you watch a movie in bed.</p>
<p>A.J.: Why don’t we watch it on the green couch so we can all cuddle?</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-07-18/i-think-its-my-turn-cuddle-someone-lucky-mama-blog" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-07-18/i-think-its-my-turn-cuddle-someone-lucky-mama-blog#commentsFiled onlineLubbockOnline BlogWed, 18 Jul 2012 18:05:30 +0000Shelly Gonzales97441 at http://lubbockonline.comThe truth about vaginashttp://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-05-18/truth-about-vaginas
<p>Vince and I thought we were being practical when we used anatomically correct words while potty training our sons. We did the same when explaining the difference between boys and girls. And when our older son asked what sex is, I again – after spewing milk out of my mouth at the dinner table – talked about “penis” and “vagina.”</p>
<p>Somehow, though, we haven’t driven home the value of being discreet. And, unfortunately, our 6-year-old’s standard volume level is HIGH.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-05-18/truth-about-vaginas" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-05-18/truth-about-vaginas#commentsLubbockOnline BlogdogskidsvaginaFri, 18 May 2012 21:44:57 +0000Shelly Gonzales88883 at http://lubbockonline.comPopeye and my husband make a good teamhttp://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-04-09/popeye-and-my-husband-make-good-team
<p>My husband is a smart guy. He bought cans of spinach with Popeye’s picture on the label. </p>
<p>Four-year-old Max was begging to eat it at the first opportunity. The only problem was after he gobbled it up, he had to prove how strong he was – again and again.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-04-09/popeye-and-my-husband-make-good-team" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-04-09/popeye-and-my-husband-make-good-team#commentsLubbockOnline BlogcartoonsPopeyespinachMon, 09 Apr 2012 15:55:12 +0000Shelly Gonzales84244 at http://lubbockonline.comForget the bunny. Easter is about coffee.http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-04-03/forget-bunny-easter-about-coffee
<p>Some things should only be experienced once in life.</p>
<p>Giving up coffee and soft drinks for Lent is in that category.</p>
<p>Is it sad that I’m really, really looking forward to Easter so I can drink coffee again?</p>
<p>I should be looking forward to celebrating the resurrection of Jesus – but I don’t have the energy. I’m fixated on getting my fix again.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-04-03/forget-bunny-easter-about-coffee" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-04-03/forget-bunny-easter-about-coffee#commentsLubbockOnline BlogcaffeinecoffeeLentTue, 03 Apr 2012 13:57:21 +0000Shelly Gonzales83536 at http://lubbockonline.comThe Pantyhose Predicamenthttp://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-03-27/pantyhose-predicament
<p>As I was driving to work, I glanced down and noticed a little black hair on the side of my knee – inside my pantyhose. It was about an inch long and curly, so it must have come from my son A.J. Cute. I might have thought he’d been playing in my delicates drawer except for the fact he can’t stand anything girly. No worry. Kept driving.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-03-27/pantyhose-predicament" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-03-27/pantyhose-predicament#commentsLubbockOnline Bloggetting olderpantyhoseveinsTue, 27 Mar 2012 14:48:19 +0000Shelly Gonzales82730 at http://lubbockonline.comDay 2: I'm still awake, still cravinghttp://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-02-23/day-2-im-still-awake-still-craving
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<p>I did not fall asleep at my desk yesterday. Or so far today. </p>
<p>When I told my husband I was giving up coffee for Lent, he asked if I was going to double up on Dr Pepper.</p> </div>
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<p>I did not fall asleep at my desk yesterday. Or so far today.</p>
<p>When I told my husband I was giving up coffee for Lent, he asked if I was going to double up on Dr Pepper.</p>
<p>No. I’m giving that up, too. I might double up on Tylenol, though. My head’s killing me. I think it’s withdrawal.</p>
<p>But I’m staying awake – at least until 8 tonight – surviving this self-inflicted pain.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-02-23/day-2-im-still-awake-still-craving" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-02-23/day-2-im-still-awake-still-craving#commentsLubbockOnline BlogAsh WednesdayEasterfaithJesusLentLententempationTylenolThu, 23 Feb 2012 20:49:31 +0000Shelly Gonzales79177 at http://lubbockonline.comSome stories really leave a lasting impressionhttp://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-02-16/some-stories-really-leave-lasting-impression
<p>I was cuddling my sleepy 4-year-old, Max, in bed one Saturday morning. When it was time to get up, he latched onto my arm and wouldn’t let go. He wrapped his legs around me to keep me from getting up.</p>
<p>As I laughed, I told him when he was a baby, a 1-year-old, he used to do the same thing. I would read to him and his brother in bed. When I’d get up to leave, Max would launch his entire body at me. He could barely walk, but he knew how to tackle!</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-02-16/some-stories-really-leave-lasting-impression" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/interact/blog-post/shelly-gonzales/2012-02-16/some-stories-really-leave-lasting-impression#commentsLubbockOnline BlogbabiesboysChildrenfunny storieskidspooppoop in bathtubThu, 16 Feb 2012 15:09:29 +0000Shelly Gonzales78416 at http://lubbockonline.com